Intern, Membership & Industry Relations; Memphis Chapter

Internship Details

Fall Internship

Final date to receive applications for Students: 7/31/2026

Fall Internship Program Dates: 9/8/2026 – 12/11/2026

The Memphis Chapter Intern position pays county/state minimum wage rates, based on work location.

The Recording Academy Memphis Chapter is seeking a "rock star" student for a fall 2026 Internship with our team.

Celebrating music through the GRAMMY® Awards, The Recording Academy continues its legacy as the premier national organization for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. As a membership organization, we represent the most talented music professionals in the world. Our members include recording artists, producers, engineers, attorneys, music supervisors, composers/arrangers, managers, agents, social media and record label executives and many others.

Our paid Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for full-time college students (juniors or seniors) to gain on-site training in office administration, events management and artist relations, in exchange for college credit. Candidates should be energetic, hard-working and have aspirations of a career in the music industry.

• Internship duration is for a semester (12 weeks or equivalent).
• Hours are part-time (20-24 hours a week).
• Intern will work with the chapter office on local events during regular business hours as well as some evenings and weekends.
• Internship will provide in-depth exposure to professional recording industry techniques and practices.
• Projects may include assistance with event management, educational programs, newsletters, membership recruitment, database management, demographics analysis, and administrative office support.

• Currently enrolled in a college/university. One year of course work towards degree in related field is preferred.
• Letter from school stating that intern will receive college credit for the Recording Academy internship.
• Display an interest in music and commitment to a career in the recording industry.
• Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Exhibit proficient computer skills.
• Be a junior, senior or graduate student.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time. The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Recording Academy

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through Musi Cares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement.

As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

GRAMMY Museum

Established in 2008 as a partnership between the Recording Academy and AEG, the GRAMMY Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the history and significance of music. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum explores and celebrates all aspects of the art form—from the technology of the recording process to the legends who've made lasting marks on our cultural identity.

In 2017, the Museum integrated with its sister organization, the GRAMMY Foundation, to broaden the reach of its music education and preservation initiatives. As a unified organization, today, the GRAMMY Museum fulfills its mission of making music a valued and…